Think of this as your own visual diary. Each snapshot is a sentence, each doodle or ticket stub a punctuation mark in the bigger story.
The mix of Polaroids, group shots, and playful stickers makes the board feel alive, like it could keep growing forever.
Moreover, the hand-lettered message at the top, “You are loved beyond measure”, gives the frame its soul.
It’s the kind of project that draws you in and makes anyone who sees it pause, smile, and maybe even remember their own little treasures waiting to be displayed.
Materials Needed
- 1 wooden frame with glass removed (16”×20” or larger works great)
- Assorted photos (mix Polaroids, prints, and photo strips)
- Decorative paper, scrapbook stickers, or pressed flowers
- Glue stick or double-sided tape
- Small embellishments (ribbons, ticket stubs, postcards, notes)
- Scissors and ruler
- Background paper or fabric
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Take out the glass from your frame so you can layer items freely. Then lay down a sheet of scrapbook paper or fabric as your backdrop to give it depth and color.
Step 2: Spread out your photos and keepsakes before gluing anything down.
This way, you can play with the arrangement until it feels balanced. Try mixing portrait shots with silly moments for variety.
Step 3: Start gluing or taping your pieces one by one. Overlap some photos, angle others, and leave little gaps for stickers, drawings, or meaningful scraps.
Don’t worry about symmetry as the charm is in the collage feel.
Step 4: Add dimension with embellishments like pressed flowers, ribbons, or small charms. This makes your board feel tactile and layered, not just flat images.
Step 5: Place your finished board back into the frame and hang it somewhere you’ll see it every day. It becomes not just wall art, but a daily reminder of connection and love.
Notes: This is one of those projects that grows with you. You can keep swapping in fresh photos or adding little mementos over time.